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rental companies may also do the same in some areas. Taxes on petrol, cigarettes and alcohol are built into the final price. Insurance: There is no agreement between the US and the UK for medical or hospital care. There is no equivalent to the National Health Service and medical expenses are very high. Medical insurance is strongly urged, with the suggested coverage being a minimum of £1,000,000. Anyone renting a car is also urged to take out comprehensive insurance as litigation claims are common in the US and payments are high. Brochures available from the US Embassy • Customs regulations for nonresidents • Travellers’ Tips on bringing Food, Plant and Animal Products into the United States

london.usembassy.gov/ukcustom.html Money: All major credit cards are accepted throughout the US. When hiring a car or booking into a hotel, an amount will be put on to the credit card to cover all or some of the costs. Travellers’ cheques in US dollars are recommended. If these are carried, they will be accepted as cash in most restaurants, hotels and shops. It is recommended to arrive in the US with about $100 in cash, including one dollar bills for tipping and paying taxis. ATMs are plentiful but will usually charge for withdrawals. Tipping: As at home, tipping is a common and expected practice. Suggested tips are: 15 – 20 per cent of the bill for meals in restaurants and the same to taxi drivers. About $2/3 per bag or suitcase carried by bellboys or porters at hotels or airports is the norm. If going on an escorted tour, check beforehand whether tips are included. If not,

the tour guide and others will expect a tip. Disabled Travellers: Disabled motorists can often get parking permits. See london. usembassy.gov/rcdisable.html General information on facilities for disabled travellers to the US can be found at www.usatourist. com/english/traveltips/handicapped-travel- tips.html